Marcus Aurelius

16th Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and Stoic philosopher
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Marcus Aurelius

Summary

Marcus Aurelius is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on April 26, 121[3]. He died in Vindobona[4]. He died on March 17, 180[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monarch[9]. He ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,649 views/month, #979 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rome[2], Marcus Aurelius…
  • Marcus Aurelius died in Vindobona[4].
  • Marcus Aurelius was born on April 26, 121[3].
  • Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180[5].
  • Marcus Aurelius is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo[11].
  • Marcus Aurelius's father was Marcus Annius Verus[12].
  • Marcus Aurelius's father was Antoninus Pius[13].
  • Marcus Aurelius's mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[14].
  • Among Marcus Aurelius's spouses was Faustina the Younger[15].
  • A child of Marcus Aurelius was Commodus[16].
  • A child of Marcus Aurelius was Marcus Annius Verus Caesar[17].
  • A child of Marcus Aurelius was Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina[18].
  • A child of Marcus Aurelius was Fadilla[19].
  • A child of Marcus Aurelius was Lucilla[20].
  • A child of Marcus Aurelius was Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor[21].
  • Marcus Aurelius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[22].
  • Marcus Aurelius's professions included politician[6].
  • Marcus Aurelius's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Marcus Aurelius worked as a writer[8].
  • Marcus Aurelius worked as a monarch[9].
  • Marcus Aurelius's field of work was philosophy[23].
  • Marcus Aurelius held the position of Roman emperor[24].
  • Marcus Aurelius held the position of ancient Roman senator[25].
  • Marcus Aurelius held the position of Roman consul[26].
  • Marcus Aurelius held the position of quaestor[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IT[29]

  • Began / founded: 0121-04-26[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 0180-03-17[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 517aed2c-8edd-4f31-b649-27cb9125436b[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Rome[2], Marcus Aurelius… he was born on April 26, 121[3]. Fathers listed include Marcus Annius Verus[12], a civil servant[33], 0094–0120[34], of Ancient Rome[35] and Antoninus Pius[13], a politician[36], 0086–0161[37], of Ancient Rome[38], specialised in politics[39]. His mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[14].

Education

Studied under Alexander of Cotiaeum[40], Herodes Atticus[41], Marcus Cornelius Fronto[42], and Junius Rusticus[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monarch[9]. Marcus Aurelius's field of work was philosophy[23]. Positions held include Roman emperor[24], a position[44], in Ancient Rome[45]; ancient Roman senator[25], a position[46], in Ancient Rome[47]; Roman consul[26], an elective office[48], in Ancient Rome[49], founded in -0509[50]; and quaestor[27], a position[51], in Ancient Rome[52].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Marcus Aurelius is Meditations[53]. Things named for him include Antonine Plague[54], a pandemic[55], in Ancient Rome[56]; Column of him[57]; and Arch of him[58].

Personal Life

Among Marcus Aurelius's spouses was Faustina the Younger[15]. Children include Commodus[16], a ruler[59], 0161–0192[60], of Ancient Rome[61]; Marcus Annius Verus Caesar[17], a politician[62], 0162–0169[63], of Ancient Rome[64]; Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina[18], 0147–0165[65], of Ancient Rome[66]; Fadilla[19], 0159–0190[67], of Ancient Rome[68]; Lucilla[20], a ruler[69], 0150–0182[70], of Ancient Rome[71]; and Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor[21], 0160–0212[72], of Ancient Rome[73]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[74].

Death and Burial

Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180[5]. He passed away in Vindobona[4]. The cause of death was plague[75]. Burial took place at Castel Sant'Angelo[11].

Why It Matters

Marcus Aurelius ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,649 views/month, #979 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

He has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[78], a poet[79], 1864–1936[80], of Spain[81], awarded the Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[82], specialised in philosophy[83].

Works attributed to him include Meditations[84], a literary work[85], founded in 0200[86]. Entities named for him include Antonine Plague[54], a pandemic[55], in Ancient Rome[56]; Column of him[57]; and Arch of him[58].

FAQs

Where was Marcus Aurelius born?

Marcus Aurelius's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Marcus Aurelius die?

Marcus Aurelius died in Vindobona[4].

Who were Marcus Aurelius's parents?

Marcus Aurelius's father was Marcus Annius Verus[12]. Marcus Aurelius's mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[14].

Who was Marcus Aurelius married to?

Marcus Aurelius's spouses include Faustina the Younger[15].

What did Marcus Aurelius do for work?

Marcus Aurelius worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monarch[9].

Who did Marcus Aurelius influence?

Marcus Aurelius has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[78].

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